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Engineering Test 1

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is engineering? Choose best answer.

a)

Application of math and science to efficiently solve practical problems.

b)

Apply knowledge learned in other disciplines (like math and science)

c)

Building things with knowledge of maths and sciences.

d)

Making life better for the community by building and planning projects.

2.

Click all that represent a growth mindset.

a)

When I fail I learn

b)

Either I'm good at it or I'm not

c)

I can learn anything I want to

d)

My abilities determine everything

e)

When I fail, I persevere

3.

Click all that represent a fixed mindset.

a)

When I fail I learn

b)

Either I'm good at it or I'm not

c)

I can learn anything I want to

d)

My abilities determine everything

e)

When I fail, I'm no good

4.

People working towards a goal whose work is coordinated by someone else


This describes a

a)

Group

b)

Team

5.

People working towards a common goal who coordinate their work amongst themselves


This describes a

a)

Group

b)

Team

6.

What are the big five disciplines? Click all that apply

a)

Electrical Engineering

b)

Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering

c)

Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering

d)

Chemical Engineering and Computer Engineering

e)

Ocean and Marine Engineering

7.

A group of people with different education and skills that work together to solve engineering problems is a

a)

Group

b)

Team

c)

Technology Group

d)

Technology Team

8.

List these in order of 'Hands-On-Skills' (Greatest to Least)


Scientist (1), Artisan/Trades (2), Engineer (3), Engineering Technologist (4), Engineering Technician (5)


Answers will be numerical.

a)

2, 5, 4, 3, 1

b)

3, 2, 5, 1, 4

c)

5, 2, 3, 1, 4

d)

1, 3, 4, 5, 2

e)

4, 2, 5, 3, 1

9.

List these in order of 'Theory/Supervisory' (Greatest to Least)


Scientist (1), Artisan/Trades (2), Engineer (3), Engineering Technologist (4), Engineering Technician (5)


Answers will be numerical.

a)

2, 5, 4, 3, 1

b)

3, 2, 5, 1, 4

c)

5, 2, 3, 1, 4

d)

1, 3, 4, 5, 2

e)

4, 2, 5, 3, 1

10.

Increase knowledge of nature (biology, chemistry, physics). Research results often lead to engineering solutions. Education (to lead research): PhD. To be lab technician or assistant: AS, BS, MS okay


Describes a(n) _____

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

c)

Engineering Technologist

d)

Engineering Technician

e)

Artisen/Trades

11.

Apply science, math, economic principles to develop useful devices, structures, or processes

Generally is a project lead (may have several engineers on one project)

Education: BS minimum

Some engineers are “licensed” (Professional Engineers)


Describes a(n) _____

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

c)

Engineering Technologist

d)

Engineering Technician

e)

Artisen/Trades

12.

Expertise is in using current technologies

Design/test/build devices, circuits, programming machining equipment, construction management

Work with (for) an engineer

Education is combination of theory and hands on applications

Education: BS in Engineering

Technology Less math and science than EGR (highest level math may be MAT 191 or MAT 192)

ET programs not as common as EGR programs


Describes a(n) _____

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

c)

Engineering Technologist

d)

Engineering Technician

e)

Artisen/Trades

13.

Assigned to “well defined tasks”. Examples: Drafting, performing lab tests/experiments, analyzing data as instructed, building circuits designed by others, surveying

Supervised by Engineer, Scientist, Technologist

Specialize in hands on applications with minimal theory

Education: 2 year degree, AAS (Associate of Applied Science)


Describes a(n) _____

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

c)

Engineering Technologist

d)

Engineering Technician

e)

Artisen/Trades

14.

Manual skills

Examples: Carpentry, machining, equipment operator, electrician, plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter, welder, mason

Learn by On the Job Training (OJT) or apprenticeship

Often no formal education beyond high school (trade schools, HS tech centers)


Describes a(n) _____

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

c)

Engineering Technologist

d)

Engineering Technician

e)

Artisen/Trades

15.

When working in a team, people tend to work better/worse. (This is a gimme)

a)

Better

b)

Worse

16.

Professions can be described as:

a)

Formal education and training

b)

A job

c)

Professional practice results in public good

d)

Any job where you make money

e)

Title

17.

Which one of these are NOT a profession? Click all that apply

a)

Law

b)

Cashier

c)

Military

d)

Plumber/Electrician

e)

Engineering

18.

What percent of engineers are professional engineers?

(a)  

19.

Which is NOT a required step to become a PE? Click all that apply.

a)

Degree from an ABET accredited program.

b)

Pass FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) Exam

c)

Minimum four years of work experience

d)

Pass the PE (Principles and Practice) Exam

e)

Have a Bachelors and Associates Degree

20.

Benefits of being a PE exam include:

Clicka all that apply.

a)

Lead engineer on projects

b)

Help people and Having a Title

c)

More pay/promotion

d)

More job opportunities (establishes personal and portable credentials)

e)

Demonstrates confidence and competence in work

21.

What are the cornerstones of Ethical Behavior as a Professional at work? Click all that apply.

a)

Do what you say you will do and never divulge information given to you in confidence.

b)

Accept responsibility for your mistakes and never become involved in a lie.

c)

Never accept gifts that compromise your ability to perform in the best interests of your organization.

d)

Always put society and others first and always finish what you started.

e)

Treat others how they want to be treated and always do what you are told to do.

22.

Which of these are NOT one of the ASCE Code of Ethics.

a)

Hold paramount safety, health, and welfare of the public

b)

Service with competence

c)

Issue true and objective statements

d)

Finish whatever you start

e)

Act as a faithful agent; avoid conflicts of interest

23.

Which of these are NOT one of the ASCE Code of Ethics.

a)

Reputation by merit

b)

Uphold professional honor (zero tolerance for bribes, fraud, or corruption)

c)

Continue professional development

d)

Do what you say you will do

e)

Treat all persons fairly

24.

Put these in order:

1) Define the problem

2) Recognize the need

3) Gather information

4) Plan the Project

5) Generate Alternative Concepts

a)

2, 1, 4, 3, 5

b)

3, 2, 4, 5, 1

c)

5, 2, 1, 4, 3

d)

5, 2, 4, 1, 3

e)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

25.

Put these orders

1) Test

2) Evaluate Test Results

3) Select the Most Promising Concept

4). Evaluate the Alternatives: Analysis

5) Build the prototype.

a)

4, 3, 5, 1, 2

b)

3, 4, 5, 1, 2

c)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

d)

5, 1, 2, 3, 4

e)

5, 1, 2, 4, 3

26.

An excel file is called a _______.

a)

Sheet(s)

b)

Workbook(s)

c)

Document(s)

d)

Worksheet(s)

e)

Cell(s)

27.

A workbook is made up of several ___________.

a)

Sheet(s)

b)

Workbook(s)

c)

Document(s)

d)

Worksheet(s)

e)

Cell(s)

28.

A worksheet is made up of many (a)   .

29.

The worksheet contains ___________, ___________ and ___________. (Hint: A, B, C and 1, 2, 3 and (A,1) and (B,2)). Put these in the appropriate order, this is sensitive to order also add comma.

(a)  

30.

SCAMPER stands for:

Do not use commas and do not use the word 'and'.

(a)  

31.

1000 W = ___ kw

a)

1000

b)

100

c)

10

d)

1

e)

0.1

32.

 1 Watt = 1 xy1\ Watt\ =\ 1\ \frac{x}{y}  

a)

Joules per second

b)

Calories per second

c)

Joules per hour

d)

Calories per hour

33.

Say a pen scores a 3 on design and design is rated a 4. What would the pen's design total be?

(a)  

34.

Say a phone holder scores a 5 in strength. If phone strength is weighted as 5, what would be the phone holder's strength be rated as.

(a)